Of her desire to record her life in a journal, she wrote: Perhaps one of the most well-known journal keepers of all time was Anne Frank, a young girl who is likely only known to us because she kept such a detailed diary. Many of these historical journals have now been archived and we’re able to see just how important they were in shaping the thought processes of some of the most influential people in history.
Renowned thinkers of our time and generations past frequently kept journals or diaries to record their thoughts, ideas, questions, and observations.